Douglas Adamson

Douglas Adamson is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on materials synthesis, particularly on well-defined polymers and graphene-based composites. He utilizes high vacuum anionic polymerization and self-assembly techniques to create advanced materials with applications in energy storage, sensing, and environmental remediation.

• Ph.D., University of Southern California
• B.S., University of Evansville

Research interests include:

• Graphene and 2D nanosheet composites
• Anionic polymerization for precision polymer architectures
• Conductive hydrogels and foams
• Bio-mimetic material design
• Flame-resistant polymer systems

Recent publications highlight work on graphene-stabilized polyHIPE foams, conductive hydrogels, and bio-inspired polymer synthesis. His group explores the interplay between material microstructure and macroscopic properties through experimental and computational approaches.

Lab and team activities center on creating novel polymer templates and scalable methods for graphene exfoliation. Projects include mineral separation technologies, wearable sensors, and self-assembled 3D graphene architectures.